UOB Indonesia collaborates with Art Jakarta 2019 as Lead Partner to promote Indonesia’s artistic talent

Jakarta, 25 July 2019 – PT Bank UOB Indonesia (UOB Indonesia) today announced its collaboration with Art Jakarta 2019 as Lead Partner to nurture and to showcase artistic talent in the country. The event will be held from 30 August to 1 September 2019 at the Jakarta Convention Centre.

UOB Indonesia’s collaboration with Art Jakarta 2019 is part of its commitment to connecting communities through art. As a Lead Partner, UOB Indonesia takes part in providing a platform for artists to develop their artistic talents and share their creativity for appreciation by the community. The Bank has commissioned the Eko Nugroho Art Class to hold creative art workshops on 31 August and 1 September for children aged three and above and teenagers. The workshops will be held at Art Jakarta Play, a dedicated area for youth. The Eko Nugroho Art Class is an initiative by leading Indonesian artist, Eko Nugroho, to introduce young people to fine arts through various art mediums such as rock and mask painting, and making tie-dyed scarves and woven bags.

Kevin Lam, President Director of UOB Indonesia, said, “We believe that art, children and education play a fundamental role in bringing a positive change to society. Through our collaboration with Art Jakarta 2019, we can open up more opportunities for young minds to understand and to appreciate art. This is one way we hope to contribute to the progress of the community.”

In addition, UOB Indonesia will hold an exhibition at the UOB Art Space to showcase the artworks from past winners of the UOB Southeast Asian Painting of the Year award, namely Suvi Wahyudianto (2018), Gatot Indrajati (2016), Anggar Prasetyo (2015), Anton Subiyanto (2014) and Y.Indra Wahyu (2012). The exhibition will also feature the works of UOB Painting of the Year 2018 Singapore winner, Khairulddin bin Abdul Wahab.

UOB has been championing Southeast Asian art for more than four decades. Through its regional art flagship programme, the UOB Painting of the Year competition, UOB aims to discover and to nurture artists across Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, and to help develop the region’s art scene.